Registered Nurse Coordinator I

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I

ERA Health Research is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I at our Midland, Texas location. This role is an entry-level role focused on learning the fundamental principles of clinical research coordination under close supervision. This individual supports the research team by performing routine data collection and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards.

A valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas is a mandatory requirement for this position. Applications without a Texas RN license will not be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient screening and recruitment for clinical trials.
• Support the informed consent process under the direct supervision of a senior CRC or manager.
• Perform basic clinical data entry and management into Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
• Assist with scheduling patient visits and procedures.
• Help with the preparation of source documents and study binders.
• Maintain inventory of study supplies and equipment.
• Handle processing and shipment of lab samples following IATA/DOT regulations (with training).
• Attend study meetings and complete required training (GCP, HIPAA, Protocol-specific).
• Perform nursing assessments and conduct protocol-related procedures (vitals, ECGs, infusions, pharmacokinetic sampling, etc.).
• Administer investigational products (drugs, devices, biologics) per protocol.
• Monitor patient responses to investigational products and provide clinical care.
• Assess, document, and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to the PI and sponsor.
• Provide patient education and serve as a clinical resource for participants throughout the study.
• In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, this role may perform other tasks or projects as assigned by a supervisor or manager. These additional duties will fall within the scope of the role and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• 1 year of Nurse experience
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with basic computer software (MS Office)
• Comfortable working in hospital and clinical care environments, including direct patient interaction and collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Must be willing and able to travel between hospitals, clinics, and other office locations as needed to support research activities

Preferred:

• Nurse experience in Clinical research or a relevant clinical setting

Pay and benefits

Pay Range: $42.00/hourly - $52.00/hourly

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

ERA Health Research provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at10 days per year and 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• 2 Floating Holidays per year

ERA Health Research provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected status. Applicants and employees with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to our standard application and/or interview and/or employment process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on ERA Health Research. Please inform our team if you are requesting accommodation to complete any forms or otherwise participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of this role.